The Data, Research, and Accountability Department supports members of the WCPSS community in making data-driven, evidence-based decisions.
Joined September 2018
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May 27
🚨Season Finale of the Work Smarter, Not Harder Podcast 🚨
In this bonus episode, we wrap up our REWIND series by revisiting key moments and showcasing how our department helps staff navigate the self-monitoring process.
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May 20
Season 6 of Data Lit is a wrap 🎙️
In our finale, we revisit powerful moments, share key insights, and cast 3 big wishes for the future of data & assessment literacy.
Dream big with us.
#DataLit #EdData
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May 18
🚨 Season Finale! 🚨
The final REWIND episode of Work Smarter, Not Harder is here. We close out our data visualization & storytelling series by exploring 4 additional data story types—with real examples and practical “what-if” scenarios to help you put them to work. 🎙️
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May 6
New Data Lit episode 🎙️
What can we learn about assessments when we zoom out across states?
We break down how California, Mississippi, Rhode Island, & Hawaii “do” testing—what stands out, what’s different, and what still leaves us wondering.
A quick look at assessment systems 👇
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Apr 21
From theory to practice 🎙️
In our latest Data Lit episode, Principal @juley_sexton of @CombsCatchUp shares how she turns perception data into real school improvement—bringing every voice to the table and making feedback count.
Listen now 👇
#DataLit #EdLeadership #education
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Apr 13
REWIND Podcast episode 🎙️
Kick off our data visualization & storytelling series with a look at 4 types of data stories—plus real examples and “what-if” scenarios from past interviews.
Sharpen how you communicate data and drive better decisions.
#DataVisualization #Education
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Apr 7
🎙️ New Data Lit podcast episode!
Test scores tell us what is happening in schools—but perception data helps us understand why. Learn how to move beyond "just another survey" and build a culture of authentic feedback.
#DataLit #EdLeadership #K12 #education
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Mar 24
New podcast episode 🎙️
How can elementary school library policies be more effective? We explore a cross-team research collaboration that uncovers practical insights—plus a special crossover with the Data Lit & Work Smarter, Not Harder podcasts.
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Mar 24
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Mar 13
Can a multiple-choice test measure civic understanding?🤔
In this Data Lit episode, we explore a Head, Heart, and Hands framework—using performance tasks & rubrics to capture civil discourse and community problem-solving skills.
Listen now & rethink what civic data can reveal.
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Feb 26
🎙️ New Data Lit: Equitable Grading
Are grades measuring mastery—or compliance? We explore how culturally responsive assessment can reduce bias and improve accuracy.
#DataLit #Assessment
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Feb 16
🎙️Data tells a story—if you know how to share it.
In this episode of Work Smarter, Not Harder, we revisit a conversation with Crystal Cabral on turning program results into compelling narratives using strong visuals, thoughtful presentation, and student goal-setting. #Education
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